Undersea Cable Control Act

Hozzl · 2025-09-05T04:08:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2503 Undersea Cable Control Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/5/2025, 4:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2503

Bill 119 hr 2503, also known as the "Undersea Cables Security Act," aims to address the potential threat posed by foreign adversaries gaining access to goods and technologies that could support undersea cables. These cables are crucial for global communication and data transmission, making them a valuable target for espionage or sabotage.

The bill requires the development of a strategy to eliminate the availability of these goods and technologies to foreign adversaries. This strategy will likely involve increased oversight and regulation of the supply chain for undersea cable components, as well as measures to prevent the transfer of sensitive technology to countries that may pose a security risk.

By safeguarding undersea cables from potential interference by foreign adversaries, the bill aims to protect national security interests and ensure the continued reliability of global communication networks. It is an important step in addressing the evolving threats in the digital age and maintaining the United States' technological edge in the global arena.

Congressional Summary of HR 2503

Undersea Cable Control Act

This bill requires the President and the Department of Commerce to take certain actions to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring items needed to support the construction, maintenance, or operation of undersea cable projects. For the purposes of this bill, a foreign adversary is any foreign government or nongovernment person (entity or individual) engaged in certain conduct that significantly and adversely affects U.S. national security.

Within one year of the bill's enactment, the President must seek to enter into agreements with allies and partners to prevent such items from being available to foreign adversaries.

Furthermore, Commerce must determine the appropriate level of export and transfer controls for such items under the Export Administration Regulations.

The bill also requires Commerce to develop a strategy to prevent such items from being available to foreign adversaries. The President must report annually to Congress on this strategy.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2503

Bill HR 2503 is currently in the status of Passed in House since September 2, 2025. Bill HR 2503 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2503's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of September 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2503

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2503

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies

- China

- Congressional oversight

- Licensing and registrations

- Technology assessment

- Technology transfer and commercialization

- Trade restrictions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2503

To require the development of a strategy to eliminate the availability to foreign adversaries of goods and technologies capable of supporting undersea cables, and for other purposes.

Comments

Enzo Palmer

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8 months ago

I can't believe this bill is gonna mess with my cable! It's like they don't even care about us regular folks. Why do they gotta go and make things so complicated? This is just gonna cause more problems for everyone. SMH.